You may be someone who thinks things through carefully.
You cope. You keep going. You work things out for yourself.
You’ve probably spent time trying to understand yourself — reading, reflecting, making sense of things in your own way.
And yet something still feels unresolved.
Perhaps you notice the same emotional patterns returning, even when you know better.
Therapy helps you see clearly what’s happening beneath the surface.
That clarity creates more energy, more freedom, and a greater sense of peace within yourself.
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Clear understanding of your inner world and long-standing emotional patterns
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A growing sense of energy as the mental load begins to lift
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Freedom from constant rumination and self-doubt
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Greater ease in making choices and trusting yourself
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A steadier sense of peace within yourself and your life
What therapy can offer you
Many of the people I work with arrive at a point where something in their emotional or relational life isn’t shifting, despite a lot of effort.
Some have spent years thinking about things, reading psychology, or trying to understand themselves. Others have had therapy before and found parts of it helpful, yet still feel that something important remained unresolved. For many, there’s a familiar sense of being stuck — even though they are thoughtful, capable, and self-aware.
Often, these patterns sit below conscious understanding. They’re shaped by early emotional learning, nervous system responses, and ways of relating that developed quietly over time.
In our work, we slow things down and pay careful attention to what’s happening inside you, and to what happens between us as we begin to understand your experience more fully. This allows deeper patterns to come into view, and creates the conditions for meaningful, lasting change — not just short-term coping.
Read more about how I work with long-standing emotional patterns →
When insight, effort, or past therapy hasn’t been enough
How I work
My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and developmentally informed. I work alongside you to understand the patterns shaping your inner life and relationships, and to support change that feels grounded and sustainable.
I don’t rush the process or impose a rigid structure. Therapy with me is flexible and responsive, shaped by what feels most helpful to you at each stage.
I pay attention not only to what you bring, but also to what emerges between us. Therapy itself becomes a meaningful relationship — one that can offer insight, clarity, and resolution over time.
The direction of the work is toward greater ease, self-trust, and freedom — a sense of being more at home in yourself, and less burdened by what no longer belongs to you.
About me
I’m a BABCP-accredited psychotherapist, with a background as a Registered Mental Health Nurse and experience working within the NHS.
I work online with adults who feel anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck in repeating emotional or relationship patterns.
My work draws on trauma-focused CBT, EMDR, schema therapy, and hypnotherapy, using structure where it helps and flexibility where it matters.
I work in line with BABCP professional and ethical standards.
The work is individualised, guided by what you need rather than a fixed model or formula.
My approach draws on CBT, Schema Therapy, and EMDR, with sessions available in Glasgow and online.
You can easily book a session through my secure online booking system, and if you’d like to get a feel for the work, you can also read client feedback and testimonials on my services page.
Are you struggling with:
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Constant worry, overthinking, or anxiety that won’t switch off
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Low mood, emptiness, or loss of motivation
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Memories of past event that still affect you today
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Relationship patterns that leave you feeling stuck or hurt
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A critical inner voice or sense of not being good enough
If any of these feel familiar, I can help.
I’m Gem Thomson, a professionally trained, BABCP-accredited psychotherapist.
I specialise in Schema Therapy, alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR for trauma.
Together, we can explore how unconscious patterns and life experiences shape your thoughts, feelings, and relationships — and find new ways forward.
Credentials & Experience
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BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
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NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
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EMDR Trained Therapist
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17+ Years of Experience in Mental Health
My counselling services
If you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma, or difficult relationship patterns, therapy can help. I offer several evidence-based approaches that we can tailor to your needs, whether you’re looking for practical tools or deeper, long-term change.
Cognitive therapy and schema therapy
If you're looking for Glasgow cognitive therapy or Schema Therapy online in the UK, I offer warm, professional support to help you heal emotional patterns that may have been with you for years.
As a BABCP-accredited therapist, I integrate CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy and Schema Therapy to support clients struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, emotional disconnection, or relationship difficulties.
In Glasgow or online
Whether you’re based in Glasgow or working online from anywhere in the UK, sessions provide a safe, structured space to explore your past, reconnect with your needs, and begin lasting change.
How therapy is offered
Online therapy across Scotland
All therapies are available by video securely online, so you can access support wherever you are in Scotland (and beyond). Many clients find online sessions just as effective as in-person work — with the added benefits of flexibility, comfort, and no travel.
In-person therapy in Shawlands, Glasgow
If you prefer face-to-face sessions, I also see clients locally in Shawlands. This provides the option of a steady, private therapy space close to home.
How childhood experiences frame the present
Who I help
I work with adults who may be experiencing one or more of the following:
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Anxiety, panic, or a persistent sense of being on edge
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Physical symptoms of anxiety such as a racing heart, tight chest, dizziness, or restlessness
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Low mood, emotional flatness, or a sense of emptiness
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Burnout, emotional exhaustion, and feeling overwhelmed by responsibility
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The effects of past trauma or difficult childhood experiences (including PTSD)
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Repeating relationship patterns that lead to anxiety, guilt, or self-doubt
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Feeling disconnected from themselves, or unsure who they are anymore
How therapy can change the way you feel
Therapy can create lasting change — not just managing symptoms, but healing at a deeper level.
How much does a CBT, Schema or EMDR Therapy session cost?
CBT & EMDR – Structured, focused work
£95 per 50-minute session
For people who want practical, goal-led support with specific difficulties such as anxiety, trauma, phobias, or health fears. This work is structured and symptom-focused, helping you understand what’s happening and build tools to feel safer and more in control.
Schema Focused Therapy - longer-standing patterns
£120 per 60-minute session
This approach is suited to people who notice repeating emotional or relational patterns, or who feel stuck in the same struggles despite trying to change.
The work is collaborative and flexible, shaped around you – your pace, your sensitivities, and how you experience the world. It draws on schema therapy, attachment, and trauma-informed approaches to help you understand yourself more deeply and build lasting change.
Most people aren’t sure which type of therapy they need – that’s completely normal. We’ll work it out together in a free 15-minute consultation.
Specialist reports & international clients
£120 per 50-minute session
The most appropriate approach will be discussed together, based on your needs and the nature of the work.
Free e-book download
Download my free eBook to explore how childhood experiences, attachment patterns, and self-compassion shape the way you relate to yourself and others.
Thoughtful, psychologically grounded, and written with warmth—this guide is for anyone seeking insight, healing, and emotional clarity.
What my clients say
Client testimonial male 60's
Therapy with Gem helped me find myself again. From our first session, Gem identified the issues I was struggling with and gave me a clear plan forward. Over the months, I understood so much more about myself, learned how to manage stress, and gradually felt like myself again. I had always been sceptical about therapy, but the benefits have been amazing.
Client testimonial female 50's
I felt I could finally open up.”
Gem was amazing. I felt an immediate connection with her, which made it easy to talk about things I had hidden inside. She listened without judgment and then offered insights on how I could cope with what I shared.
Client testimonial male 40's
I felt safe and supported.”
Gemini is an excellent professional, and I always felt completely comfortable in our sessions. That sense of ease helped me open up and make real progress.
Book a free 15 minute call
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07503 781029
Glasgow